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Acini di Pepe Savory Pasta Salad

by pattilouwho on July 14, 2009 in Pasta Salads, Salads

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Recipe Description

Light, refreshing alternative for a summer salad. And no mayo to get icky in the heat!

Preparation Instructions

• cook pasta following directions on box.

• dice onion, green bell pepper, and slice all tomatoes in half.

• once pasta is done cooking, drain and rinse with cool water.

• transfer pasta to large bowl and add all ingredients and stir well.

• cover to cool in the refrigerator for at least an hour.

Ingredients

1 box Acini Di Pepe Pasta (or Small Pearl Type Pasta)
1 cup Red Onion, Diced
1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Diced
16 ounces, fluid Heirloom Tomatoes (grape Size)
¼ cups Italian Parsley, Chopped
¼ cups Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing (you May Need More, Depending On Your Taste)
Salt and Pepper, to taste

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Ree on 7.14.2009

This looks inCREDIBLE. Such beautiful colors.

pattilouwho on 7.14.2009

thanks! it really is one of the easiest creations i’ve come up with…and it’s pretty AND delicious to boot!

Henry Tung on 7.14.2009

This looks absolutely AWESOME! Love the acini de pepe pasta!

lauriemomof3 on 7.14.2009

This will definitely be featured at our family get together this weekend.

Nicole Organ on 7.14.2009

Dress anything in vinegar and I’m in!

onalimbpaper on 7.14.2009

Can’t wait to try this! Might have to run to the store right now!

mamma3monkeys on 7.14.2009

this would be just as wonderful with couscous!!

twindee on 7.15.2009

This looks good, can not wait to try it.

Trish in MO on 7.15.2009

Acini de Pepe was a staple, and favorite, growing up, but then fell to the wayside in adulthood for some odd reason. I’m excited to try this!

joythebaker on 7.15.2009

gorgeous! gorgeous! gorgeous! i think i’ll try mine with farro!

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ginabe on 5.19.2010

I’ve made this salad several times this summer with different veggies from my garden (cucumber, tomato, sweet peppers). It gets lots of compliments and the flavor gets better the longer it sits so it’s an excellent dish to make the day before you want to serve it. Thank you for sharing. I love it!

sjohnson on 8.24.2010

This is SO good! My husband and kids don’t like onions or peppers so it’s ALL mine! Muhaha!

dcl71177 on 11.25.2011

I really love this pasta salad. I use red peppers and omit the parsley. I also end up using a TON more dressing (almost the whole bottle). Although I add it little by little over time as it sits in the fridge.

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Acini di Pepe Savory Pasta Salad

Recipe Description

Preparation Instructions

Ingredients

Comments

Ree on 7.14.2009

pattilouwho on 7.14.2009

Henry Tung on 7.14.2009

lauriemomof3 on 7.14.2009

Nicole Organ on 7.14.2009

onalimbpaper on 7.14.2009

mamma3monkeys on 7.14.2009

twindee on 7.15.2009

Trish in MO on 7.15.2009

joythebaker on 7.15.2009

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ginabe on 5.19.2010

sjohnson on 8.24.2010

dcl71177 on 11.25.2011

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